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The ABCs of Long-Term Athletic Development
March 23, 2016by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D
For emerging athletes to move properly and develop athletic skills, they must first develop proficiency in fundamental motor skills. The ABCs of athleticism, therefore, must reflect the development of fundamental motor skills first, and specific athletic skills second.
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The Safest and Riskiest Forms of Resistance Training
April 29, 2026by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This PTQ article reviews the research comparing injury rates across major resistance training styles and ranks them from the safest to the riskiest and provides practical recommendations to improve training safety. Visit NSCA online to learn more about bodybuilding and strength training strategies.
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The Role of Kettlebells in Strength and Conditioning
June 19, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
Studies support the use of kettlebells for improving power, although evidence for using them to improve strength and aerobic fitness is still equivocal. Studies investigating the biomechanical properties of kettlebell training have been fruitful, and it may be useful for developing sprint running performance and for injury prevention.
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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 40: Joe Kenn
Joe Kenn, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Carolina Panthers, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about… well… a little bit of everything.
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Turkish Get-Up
September 22, 2023by Strength Training for Soccer
This excerpt walks strength and conditioning coaches through the Turkish get-up exercise.
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Incorporating Variety with Bulgarian Bags
April 4, 2018by Julie Boggess and Brian Jones PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article presents ways to add variety to workouts using Bulgarian Bags as an alternative to kettlebells. It also provides an effective sample Bulgarian Bag program.
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Understanding Low Back Pain for Golfers
May 3, 2024by Shawn LaCourt, DC, CSCS, Trevor Shaw, DC, DACRB, CSCS, Shane Carter, DC, MBA, FIAMA, and Adam Sergent, DC, DACBSP, DACRB
The purpose of this article is to discuss the biomechanics of the golf swing and injury prevention management that could result in improved movement throughout the golf swing and lower the recurrence of lower back pain.
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Bridge: Keys to Incorporate Kettlebells into Personal Training, with Matt Berenc
June 25, 2018by Matt Berenc, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Matt Berenc, Director of Education for Equinox, discusses key points to consider when adding kettlebells into a personal training program
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Bridge: Keys to Incorporate Kettlebells into Personal Training, with Matt Berenc
May 4, 2018by Matt Berenc, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Matt Berenc, Director of Education for Equinox, discusses key points to consider when adding kettlebells into a personal training program
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Training the Arm Swing for High Performance
May 17, 2024by Nicholas Mortensen, PhD, CSCS, USAW
This article explains the connections between the upper and lower body and their influence on performance and recovery strategies in sprinting.
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